UGH!!! Today is harder than I thought it would be. I want a drink!!!!! Thank goodness my husband is taking us to the drive in, no alcohol allowed. I would really hate to drink because I feel so good, but then why am I craving it?
Hi HealedByFaith, I think that what you're going through is so normal and I am so happy that you came here, and shared your feelings with us. It's still early stage and you are doing such a brilliant job of powering through these feelings and emotions. It's so great that you'll be at the drive-in this eve where there will not be any alcohol in sight. Also, keep holding on to how great you are feeling and remind yourself of that. I am always here for you.
Thanks puppydoglvr! That means a lot!
Dear HealedbyFaith,
I was reading your last post. I want to direct you to an AA meeting if you are open to it. It is so beneficial to go where there are other people sitting together who are supporting each other in the recovery of addiction. I know many people who sobered up and continue to stay sober though the program of AA and with a sponsor you have someone right there to help you through the cravings and all the craziness that comes with addiction. Wouldn't hurt giving it a try. Why not...?....all you will gain is amazing support and a life filled with wonderful alcohol free days!
You can find meetings in your area on line. Good luck and I'm sending you lots of healing thoughts.
ONE DAY AT A TIME
AA meetings might help, honestly they never helped me-I went to them drunk, haha. But def. try that, the people there are very serious about it (which was my problem..I wasn't serious). There is also a med that helps kill cravings for alcohol. I can't remember what it was called but it really helped me when I was having a bad relapse. It is def. a good idea to keep yourself busy and as far away from alcohol as possible. I don't drink as much as I used to but I still have bad relapses. Some days I find myself chugging my water bottle like I used to with a beer bottle. I do admit I did go drinking last night an I don't know why, I choose that over taking my meds. Thank god my friend was with me and cut me off after two drinks. You are not alone with fighting the fight. Stay strong. like Mir said..one day at a time.
The first step in recovery is admitting you are powerless over alcohol. Many people with addiction continue to think they can just white knuckle it or get sober from sure will power, but it doesn't work that way. There is a difference in abuse and addiction. People that abuse can quit after a bad experience but when you are addicted you will choose to drink or do drugs even after bad consequences all the while thinking it will be different "next time". That is the insanity behind it. Anyway Jazzy, I hope someday you will choose the road of recovery. I'm pulling for you!
jassy, that med is called atarax aka hydroxyzine. I got some. works.
u need a script for the good dosage, but found in um, benadryl, (Diphenhydramine) same class, it is an antihistamine
given in rehab centers to help curb the withdrawal symptoms.
another one of natures helpers that cures a bunch of stuff, umm, like my new friends Choline, and Inositol.
hang in there Delana, you are doing great! we help you, you help us, la de de da, hey, maybe we all stay out of jail, rehab, hospital, um, other places...
peace and hope and strength and friendship, John
Hi HealedbyFaith, how is your weekend progressing? How are you doing and feeling? I hope all is well. Just checking in.